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F355 WRE

1989 Kawasaki EL250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,100 mi
Last recorded17,100 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 WRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEL250
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 17,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 17,080 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EL250?

Based on 1,957 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Drive chain excessively loose 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
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F355 WRE is a 1989 Kawasaki EL250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EL250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F355 WRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EL250 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 37 years old, this Kawasaki EL250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F355 WRE registered?

F355 WRE is a 1989 Kawasaki EL250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F355 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 WRE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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